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BUSI 150 002 (CRN: 26867)
ECONOMICS FOR BUSINESS
Long Title: ECONOMICS FOR BUSINESS
Department: Business
Instructor: Vidal, Jorge
Meeting: 10:00AM - 10:50AM MWF (13-JAN-2025 - 25-APR-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 45
Section Enrolled: 9
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 26-DEC-2024 3:11PM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-Dept Room
Description: This course introduces economic concepts tailored to business applications and managerial decision making. Foundational topics include product market supply and demand, pricing strategies, market structures, and cost analysis, all framed within real-world business decision-making. The course also considers key features of the macroeconomic environment including inflation, unemployment, business cycles and long-term economic growth. Emphasizing case studies, students apply economic principles to optimize resources, maximize profits, and navigate competitive market environments.